Twin Lakes, Freeborn County, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Twin Lakes, Minnesota
City
Location of Twin Lakes, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Freeborn
Platted	1858
Incorporated	April 8, 1957
Area
• Total	0.551 sq mi (1.430 km2)
• Land	0.487 sq mi (1.262 km2)
• Water	0.021 sq mi (0.061 km2)
Elevation	1,283 ft (391 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	134
• Estimate  (2022)	133
• Density	275.15/sq mi (106.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	56089
Area code(s)	507
FIPS code	27-65920
GNIS feature ID	2397072
Sales tax	7.375%

Twin Lakes is a small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is quite close to the city of Albert Lea. In 2020, about 134 people lived in Twin Lakes.

A Look at Twin Lakes' Past

Twin Lakes was first planned out in 1858. It got its name because there are two lakes very close to where the town was built.

Later, in 1878, a railroad line was built to reach the town. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from Twin Lakes. A post office was set up in 1881, helping people send and receive mail. The city officially became an incorporated city on April 8, 1957.

Where is Twin Lakes?

Twin Lakes is a small place. The total area of the city is about 0.551 square miles (1.430 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.487 square miles (1.262 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.021 square miles (0.061 square kilometers), is water.

The city is located along U.S. Highway 69. The major highway, I-35, is also nearby.

How Many People Live in Twin Lakes?

The number of people living in Twin Lakes has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 151 people living in Twin Lakes. These people lived in 76 different homes. About half of these homes were families. The average age of people in the city was about 49.5 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Twin Lakes (Minnesota) para niños